Pisum Sativum Lectin (PSA) (25 mg)

$328.00

Carbohydrate binding specificity: alpha-D-mannose and alpha-D-glucose. Learn about the products applications on our website.

SKU: A05-0111-25mg

Manufacturer: Medicago

Categories: Lectins, Pisum sativum lectin (PSA)

Product Description

Medicago AB Products Are Available Worldwide. For Research Use Only. Pisum sativum agglutin (PSA) is isolated from peas by affinity chromatography. It has 4 subunits and a molecular weight of 49 kDa. PSA has a carbohydrate binding specificity for -D-mannose and -D-glucose. The lectin agglutinates human erythrocytes without regard to blood type. PSA lectin is a mitogen similar to Concanavalin A. Pisum sativum lectin is supplied without preservatives as a white to cream-coloured lyophilized powder. For laboratory use only. Carbohydrate binding specificity: alpha-D-mannose and alpha-D-glucose. Learn about the products applications on our website.

Product Documents & Features

Model systems to help understand the molecular basis of how proteins recognize carbohydrates.

Carbohydrate binding specificity: -D-mannose and -D-glucose.
Non-specific blood group agglutinin.
Mitogenic activity.
High activity.

Appearance: White to cream colored lyophilized powder or flocculate.
Source: Peas.
Molecular weight: 49 kDa.
Sugar specificity: D-Man and D-Glu.
Activity: 10-100 µg/ml lectin is required to agglutinate neuraminidase treated red blood cells.
Agglutinates human erythrocytes; not blood group specific.
Microorganisms: 100 CFU/g.
Protein content: 85%, OD280nm (&epilon; 1.6 = 1 mg/ml).
Identity: Phast-gel PAGE gradient 8-25%, two bands at 17 kDa and 5,7 kDa.
Shelf life: > Three years when stored at -20°C.